Another Tushy Tuesday and this one is a teaser… it’s there… so close… just a little more… ziiiiiiiip. 😉
Happy Tushy Tuesday everyone!
Artsy Fartsy
I have always enjoyed creating and in many different mediums. Decorating, scrapbooking, singing, writing, photography(no kidding huh?) it’s always been a big part of me. This year I want to branch out and start shooting for myself. I have lots of ideas rushing around in my head. I want to create art pieces and experiment with layering photographs and elements. Maybe even sell prints– if I am any good at it, lol. I want to play in photoshop to create unique art pieces, heck maybe even offer specialized art pieces to clients!? Regardless of my ambitions one has to start somewhere. The other day I found an image from a play shoot of my lovely friend Miss P and decided to have some fun with it. This was a really, really simple overlay technique and I played a little more with blending and actions. I love the softness and how it turned out. I even shared it on my favorite boudoir forums for other photographers to critique, and they did and I edited some more. (Thanks everyone!)
So here is the finished image I am really happy with how it turned out, but art is subjective and that’s okay.
I would love some feedback on what you think about this finished image and would you as a client, have any interest in having a custom boudoir or beauty art piece made from one of your images?
Have a fabulous Thursday everyone!
Today’s PSA that everyone should be aware of!
A couple of weeks ago I posted my top three questions that I had not answered publicly. Among those questions was the one regarding deal sites, and in my answer I showed a stolen image. The use of that stolen image gained some attention in the boudoir community and brought forth some very interesting information about Groupon and Living Social and I think it is very, VERY important for you all to know this. Deal sights actually make it a practice to use STOCK IMAGES and NOT the photographers work. Many photographers running deals don’t seem to care. Some insist on using their own( and yeah, they absolutely should!) but way too many, don’t. That is why it is even more important to research the photographer you choose on a deal site.
- Not sure if the image belongs to the photographer? You can drag and drop an image into Google Image search and website hits come up. If the image has lots of hits from different sites and usage, then it’s a stock image and results may look like this:Â
- If the image gets one hit and it links to a photographer different from the one presenting the offer with a full watermark, then it is likely a stolen image.
- If the image shows no original and no multiple use sources but it looks so much different than those present on the deal photographers website, then there is a good chance it’s not their work. Sometimes an image is so much better or uses lighting not consistent with that shown on the photographers website(and the sample image cannot be found on the website) then this is a good clue that you are not getting correct representation of what the photographer can actually do.
I believe wholeheartedly that if you cannot show clients a sample of your own work and be proud of that, then you have something to hide or shouldn’t be charging for your work. Sadly, I have seen many photographers use stolen or stock images to lure unsuspecting clients into booking. My belief is that this is very deceitful and can even hurt your client especially with boudoir images. Boudoir is not an easy thing to shoot and quite frankly the wrong poses and angles can take even the most beautiful girl and make her look frumpy, thick in the wrong places and just not so great overall. I’ve seen it, heck I have even done it a time or two when I was learning! LOL.
So my warning to everyone, if it seems too good to be true, it likely is. Be careful and research the photographer. You can score some amazing deals and I am certainly not anti-deal site, but I think it’s wrong what they are doing in regards to using stock images especially when consumers assume(and have every right to assume) that the work shown is representation of that photographers skills. Sometimes it is, but more often than not– it isn’t. You can no longer assume, so please take a few minutes and check the photographer out before clicking that “Buy” button.
Want to book a session with a skilled boudoir photographer that shows all her own work, who is fun, kinda cute and will make you feel like a supermodel for the day? I know just the gal. *wink, wink*
bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855
Welcome to another fantastic addition of Tushy Tuesday!
I know many of you wait anxiously for this day to roll around and quite frankly it always surprises me how quickly it does. Today we shall not disappoint with this bolder image. Yes, this image can be found HERE on my blog, and she has an amazing story so be sure to check that out! It’s a playful favorite of mine and it makes me long for summer. 😉
Bang! Bang!
Want your tush featured on our Tushy Tuesday blog? All you have to do is say yes to your tushy on a model release after your session. I have had many a girl not want their face being used but are happy to share their tushy shots. 🙂
We make your tush look fabulous!
bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855
So if you read the post title you will see that I purposely put “Las Vegas” boudoir photography. Why? Two reasons, first-Â that is where I took this shot last year. And two- I am ALWAYS game to travel to Vegas! Ha. 🙂
This gorgeous tushy belongs to the lovely Miss Jen who is co-owner/photographer(she works with her adorable hubby) of Breathless Boudoir. They are a fantastic photography duo and I had the pleasure of shooting them both last March. Watch for some fabulous images coming within the next few weeks as I got to try out some new lighting and playful techniques. And yeah, those unedited images have been sitting for WAY too long!!
So here you go…
Thanks Jen. 🙂
Happy Tushy Tuesday, everyone!
Confession…
When I first started shooting boudoir I did not have a studio. Today’s lovely tush was shot at this fantastic clients friend’s house. I took my gear with me and we made it work. Such a fabulous girl too! So yeah, this tush was from 2011 and totally worthy of today’s Tushy Tuesday spotlight! In fact I contacted owner of said tushy and hope to get her back in the studio later this year. 😉
So here ya go folks…
Told ya it was worthy!
With Major League Baseball Season fast approaching I only thought it fitting to share this session and dangit if it hasn’t been on my “To Share” list for 2 years now. Pathetic, yes I know. But what’s awesome is that this fabulous client is now my fabulous assistant. Hi Regina! Not the first, nor the last client to enjoy herself so much that they wanted to join the Coterie team. I guess that means I’m doing something right! 🙂
I often get gals wanting a few shots with that special someones favorite jersey, or maybe a football or some sort of sports memorabilia but this is the only full set I have done in all a teams glorious gear and it was a lot of fun! I wish I had some football shots to share as we have all been bombarded with football this past week and all the excitement that surrounded the playoffs and oh to have some Superbowl Boudoir. Sigh. Maybe someday. Hahaha
But for now, it’s baseball, so here you go folks and if your an Oakland A’s fan… even better!
I love that she brought the bat too! 🙂
P.S. If I remember correctly, I think this is her hubby’s favorite team, not hers. Oh the things we do for love. Hahaha.
So what is your favorite sport and who’s your favorite team?